A safety controller is an automatic control device (PLC) used to manage machinery that requires high safety standards, meeting Category 3 (EN 954-1) standards.
Applications of Safety Controller
In factory automation systems, such as controlling machines with obstruction sensors to stop the machine when a person enters a dangerous area.
For machinery requiring strict protection, such as equipment with moving parts or high pressure that may cause danger if not stopped during abnormal conditions.
Safety controllers are used to control the opening and closing of safety-equipped doors, like automatic doors with Safety light curtains to stop operation when a person or object is in the area.